6/25/2021

Meet the Design and Tech Academy!


Emma Potter; 7th Grade

Role: Deck Crew / Dresser

What hobbies or interests do you have outside of theatre?

I like to draw and make jewelry.

Where would you go on an alien spaceship?

I would go out the door or somewhere to get back to Earth.

If you could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, what would it be?

I would go to a costume making camp.

What is your favorite part about working backstage?

I get to see how things are made without being on stage.

Do you like ghost stories? Why or why not?

Yes I do because I think ghosts sound interesting.

Besides your own, who is your favorite character in Camp Omigosh and why?

I think Parker because he seems like the nicest kid there.

Phoenix Baker; 11th grade

Role: Deck Crew / Fly Rail Operator

What hobbies or interests do you have outside of theatre?

Other than theatre I enjoy making art and animations.

Where would you go on an alien spaceship?

I’d most likely fly back home but I’d stop by some of the other planets before.

If you could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, what would it be?

I don’t know too many off the top of my head but this one seems nice.

What is your favorite part about working backstage?

It’s always fun being in the light booth with the stage manager, and working spotlights is fun.

Do you like ghost stories? Why or why not?

Depends on the story for me, some are boring and overdone while others fill me with dread. Most of the time though, I do like them.

Besides your own, who is your favorite character in Camp Omigosh and why?

Probably Parker since he seems to be a nice kid who is just scared easily.

Jamie Gilmore; 9th Grade

Role: Follow Spot Operator

What hobbies or interests do you have outside of theatre?

I enjoy music and learning instruments.

Where would you go on an alien spaceship?

I would probably try to explore all of it.

If you could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, what would it be?

It would probably be one like this.

What is your favorite part about acting and working backstage?

For acting, I like working with fellow cast members. For working backstage, I like setting things up so the cast doesn’t have to worry as much.

Do you like ghost stories? Why or why not?

Yes, I definitely like ghost stories. The paranormal is fun and interesting. It is also fun to scare people.

Besides your own, who is your favorite character in Camp Omigosh and why?

I like Sheldon, probably because of gender envy. I also like Ulah, she seems very sweet.

Lydia Debaggis; 10th grade

Role: Deck Crew

What hobbies or interests do you have outside of theatre?

I like to paint, draw, and dance.

Where would you go on an alien spaceship?

I would travel the world first, and then go to planets that have never been discovered before.

If you could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, what would it be?

I would go to a summer camp that involves traveling to different parts of the world.

What is your favorite part about working backstage?

I like feeling the energy of the show backstage and seeing everything come to life; it’s so rewarding seeing hard work pay off and seeing words on a page actually take place.

Do you like ghost stories? Why or why not?

I don’t really like ghost stories because they are mostly fake, or they scare me too much.

Besides your own, who is your favorite character in Camp Omigosh and why?

My favorite character is Connor because his character develops so much throughout the story.

Christina Lettman; 10th grade

Role: Deck Crew / Fly Rail Operator

What hobbies or interests do you have outside of theatre?

I love to bike and sleep.

Where would you go on an alien spaceship?

Pluto.

If you could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, what would it be?

A theatre camp where I build and build all day every day.

What is your favorite part about working backstage?

The rush you get and the energy of the audience. I also love seeing a show finally all put together after working on it for months.

Do you like ghost stories? Why or why not?

Yes and no. I get scared easily so it depends on the story.

Besides your own, who is your favorite character in Camp Omigosh and why? What is your favorite scene from Camp Omigosh?

I like the alien scene and the characters Tessa and Vanessa because I have friends who are like them and I can relate to their friendship.

Ava Eckstein-Schoemann; 11th Grade

Role: Qlab Operator / Microphone Assistant

What hobbies or interests do you have outside of theatre?

Outside of theatre, I do a lot of creative writing with my family. Together we write books, short stories, flash fiction, etc.

Where would you go on an alien spaceship?

On an alien spaceship, I would go to Pluto.

If you could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, what would it be?

If I could go to any kind of summer camp, it would be a film/video production camp.

What is your favorite part about working backstage?

My favorite part about working backstage is seeing/being a part of the show coming together. Throughout this experience I have learned so much and I can’t wait to see it in action.

Do you like ghost stories? Why or why not?

My opinion on ghost stories depends on the story. Typically they are not my favorite, as I’m not a big fan of horror.

What is your favorite scene from Camp Omigosh?

My favorite scene would have to be when the objects begin to “float” in the air. This scene is my favorite because of the technical creativity that has to go into making it happen.

August Youngs; 7th Grade

Role: Follow Spot Operator

What hobbies or interests do you have outside of theatre?

Outside of theatre I like to play my instrument (trombone), I like to listen and learn music, and I like to draw/paint.

Where would you go on an alien spaceship?

On an alien spaceship, I would probably go to the control room. Or I would go to the alien’s planet.

If you could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, what would it be?

If I had to go to any kind of summer camp, I feel like it would be this summer camp, a band camp, or the NASA summer camp.

What is your favorite part about working backstage?

My favorite part about working backstage is that you get to be the reason why the show takes place.

Do you like ghost stories? Why or why not?

I tend to like ghost stories, though I can get really freaked out when told them. I like them because there’s always this thrill knowing there could be stuff like that out there.

Besides your own, who is your favorite character in Camp Omigosh and why? What is your favorite scene?

My favorite character in Camp Omigosh is probably Parker because he’s the most logical and level headed person there. My favorite scene is probably when Vanessa and Tessa are heading into the woods in search of animals for their petting zoo.

Andrew Lastra; 12th grade

Role: Deck Crew / Dresser

What hobbies or interests do you have outside of theatre?

My favorite hobbies are drawing, sewing, various things and any kind of dance but specifically tap dancing.

Where would you go on an alien spaceship?

I would go to the cafeteria on the spaceship because I would love to try alien food.

If you could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, what would it be?

I would go to musical theatre/theatre design camp.

What is your favorite part about working backstage?

My favorite part of both acting and backstage is getting to be creative with whatever I am doing. Also, I love it when the audience is blown away with a design or performance of mine.

Do you like ghost stories? Why or why not?

Yes, I love ghost stories.This is because since ghost stories are all made from your imagination, you can make it however you like.

Besides your own, who is your favorite character in Camp Omigosh and why?

My favorite character is Kimberley. This is because she is funny and similar to me because we both love theatre and hate the outdoors.

Jill Scheinberg; 8th Grade

Role: Deck Crew

What hobbies or interests do you have outside of theatre?

Yes I do, I love to draw & sketch and paint. I also like playing Minecraft with my friends.

Where would you go on an alien spaceship?

I would go to Neptune because it seems like such a laid-back planet.

If you could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, what would it be?

I would go to the summer camp in The Parent Trap.

What is your favorite part about working backstage?

My favorite part is learning from a different perspective. I also like helping out 🙂 

Do you like ghost stories? Why or why not?

Yes I do. I like them because they give me a good scare and it’s something I can think about for a long time.

Besides your own, who is your favorite character in Camp Omigosh and why?

My favorite character is Kimberley because I like her attitude change over time in the play.

Briana Jauregui; 9th grade

Role: Deck Crew / Assistant to the Assistant Stage Manager

What hobbies or interests do you have outside of theatre?

Hobbies that I do outside of theatre are News Crew and softball.

Where would you go on an alien spaceship?

I would go to the alien’s home planet.

If you could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, what would it be?

If I could go to any summer camp I would go to a summer camp that includes every activity.

What is your favorite part about working backstage?

My favorite part about working backstage is seeing the steps it takes to make the show happen.

Do you like ghost stories? Why or why not?

I do like ghost stories. Because of the way they are told, it’s always different and full of imagination.

Besides your own, who is your favorite character in Camp Omigosh and why?

My favorite character in Camp Omigosh is Tasha.

Matt Mills; 8th grade

Role: Light Board Operator

What hobbies or interests do you have outside of theatre?

The hobbies I have outside of theatre are Pokemon, video games, Transformers, and Nerf guns.

Where would you go on an alien spaceship?

I would go to Pluto.

If you could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, what would it be?

I would go to a summer camp about axolotls and video games.

What is your favorite part about working backstage?

My favorite part is learning how things work.

Do you like ghost stories? Why or why not?

Yes, depending on how scary they are.

Besides your own, who is your favorite character in Camp Omigosh and why?

My favorite character is Connor because he is the hero and with the help of his friends, goes home.

Mia Johnson; 11th Grade

Role: Deck Crew

What hobbies or interests do you have outside of theatre?

Outside of theatre, I enjoy sewing, reading, and video editing.

Where would you go on an alien spaceship?

On an alien spaceship, I would go to other galaxies and explore the planets there.

If you could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, what would it be?

If I could go to any kind of summer camp in the world, it would be one where I’d have lots of opportunities to do community service and help others.

What is your favorite part about working backstage?

My favorite part about working backstage is being able to take a stage and make it come to life using lights and sound.

Do you like ghost stories? Why or why not?

I definitely like ghost stories. Hearing about people’s paranormal experiences is really interesting to me, and it’s always fun to scare myself just a little.

What is your favorite scene in Camp Omigosh?

My favorite scene is when the objects are floating around because the scene has such creative potential.

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